Jul 7, 2003 · EXCLUSIVE! EXCLUSIVE! Respected outdoor writer Richard P. Smith explains why a never-before-seen video all but proves Mitch Rompola's 216-inch 12-pointer from 1998 is real. He also shares new insights on this, the 5th anniversary of that incredible hunt. You'll also learn about seven record-class bucks Rompola has killed since then.I remember that image of Rompola with that buck. Seen it a lot when I was a youth new to deer hunting. I think that was my 1st or 2nd yr hunting. I hadn't really paid attention to the story. Pretty interesting debate here! Doesn't mean a pinch of chit one way or the other but it would be awesome to come to the bottom of it one way or another.Laura J. Rompola, 87, of Bear Creek Twp., passed away Saturday, Feb. 16, 2019. Services are at 12:30 p.m. Friday from Yeosock Funeral Home, Plains Twp., with Mass at ...The author has covered the story of this buck since the very beginning. Back in 1998, an experienced bowhunter named Mitch Rompola shot an enormous typical whitetail buck in Grand Traverse County, Michigan. The buck scores more than the buck that currently sits atop the list of Boone & Crockett records.Here is the 35mm photo that Mitch supposedly took of " The " deer a couple of weeks before he shot it. Published in Richard P. Smiths "Michigan Deer Tales", he also shows pictures of a number of other Rompola bucks. Smith is convinced that Mitch is the real deal.Here’s the letter in its entirety, unabridged: The next world record is alive and well!!! This 8×8 clean typical 16 point is another contender from the same place the GIANT TYPICAL buck was taken in 1998…Michigan! This buck will easily outscore that Canadian buck of 213+. Experts say it will easily net about 230 to 240+ typical.-The history of who Mitch Rompola was/is-What made Troy Pottenger say that Rompola was one of the best deer hunters he had ever known-Was the skull actually cracked or was it a set of antlers on a doe-The settlement between Mitch Rompola and Milo Hansen-Some of the weird, crazy and wild stories that came out of his research on the buckThe guy that offered to pay rompola to X-ray the horns is actually the guy that did have the states number 1 head rompola and other officials had it removed from the book because this individual had been charged with shining. ? So this guy that offered to pay to get the horns xrayed obviously has an axe to grindOriginally reported with a Boone and Crockett score of 218 5/8″ and an outside spread of a whopping 38-inches, Mitch Rompola's 1993 archery buck would go on the scrutinized and ultimately, doubted by many. As if the image of the behemoth buck wasn't enough, it reportedly exceeded the famous Milo Hanson buck by 5-inches. ...Whitetail Deer Hunting - Milo vs Mitch - I know this can get heated but all I want to know is which deer you would rather kill. My opinion is that Hanson' s buck is the " perfect" deer while Rompola' s, be it real or fake, is kinda freakish looking.In the world of record book bucks, there always seems to be some controversy behind how the deer was harvested or around the deer in general. The word "contr...In a follow up to our podcast from last year, lifelong Michigan native and antler scorer John Eberhart explains why he believes the Rompola story was "absolu...The fact is that Mitch Rompola is a flat out bowhunting genius who lives to hunt big whitetail bucks and has perfected the art of stealth, thinking like a deer, and hunting monster bucks where they live. He has forgotten more about bowhunting than 99%+ of those who have ever entered the woods with a bow will ever know.In this excerpt from the Outdoor Magazine Television show, veteran outdoor broadcaster Mike Avery (http://www.MikeAveryOutdoors.com) shares a rare interview ...Rompola Buck Posted By: Eagleye This story is back in the news after someone posted a score sheet on social media recently, I remember he was an interesting dude that had shot some world class whitetails in his past.2. a Buffalo Bill quality skin suit was a red-heron for Mitch's savant talents in antler manufacture and/or alteration 3. Mitch had an accomplice who actually was a savant, with skills 10-15 years ahead of his/her time 4. everyone who saw and handled the deer was too excited to notice obvious things of concern, or too unsavvyIn the world of deer hunting, perhaps no name elicits more groans and debate than Mitch Rompola. Every hunter is familiar with the story of how the guy supposedly shot a new world record whitetail on November 13, 1998, near Traverse City, Michigan. The big deer allegedly scored 216 5/8 inches and had a jaw-dropping 33-inch inside spread.In this excerpt from the Outdoor Magazine Television show, veteran outdoor broadcaster Mike Avery (http://www.MikeAveryOutdoors.com) shares a rare interview ...On fakebook there is a page called Mitch Rompola Fan Club.. Gary Berger was one of the three officials that scored the buck, he is in all the famous pictures you find online of the guys pulling a tape on the rack, don't quote me on this but I believe he was the Boone and Crockett representative that night they scored it.. anyways just a few days ago he broke his silence on that fakebook page ...Oct 3, 2022 · John Eberhart shares his knowledge and experience with the "world record" Mitch Rompola buck...#short #shorts #shortsfeed #whitetaildeer #deerhunting #huntin...This group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola and those of us hunters who either know Mitch personally, or know of his stature, hunting ethics, and credibility as well as his remarkable bowhunting skills,...Harvey "Mitch" Cohen Obituary Harvey “Mitch” Cohen, of Moncton, passed away peacefully at The Moncton Hospital on Saturday, December 16, 2023. Born in Moncton, he was the son of the late Hyman and Rose Cohen.BEAR CREEK TWP. — Laura J. Rompola, 87, of Bear Creek Township, died Feb. 16, 2019. Funeral arrangements are pending from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St ...What is the latest news on the Rompola buck? There is a picture of a buck that looks like it in an ad for the Huntin Time Expo in Grand Rapids? Is the his...Mitch Rompola was born on November 8, 1948 and is about to turn or has already turned 75. Is Mitch Rompola reachable by phone? Try reaching Mitch on his home phone at (616) 947-4635 or call his mobile phone at (501) 681-1001 .Feb 1, 2023 · Scoring Official Breaks Silence on Rompola Buck. - Wednesday February 1, 2023 - DDH Staff. A former Michigan antler-scoring official today came forward with bombshell claims on the Rompola Buck, perhaps the most infamous deer in the history of whitetail hunting. Randy Rhoads is the first person since John Eberhart’s appearance on the Deer ...It is currently Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:01 am; All times are UTC; AdvertisementMichigan Whitetail Deer Hunting. Mitch Rompola. Jump to Latest Follow FollowThis group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola and those of us hunters who either know Mitch personally, or know of his stature, hunting ethics, and credibility as well as his remarkable bowhunting skills,...Welcome! Log into your account. your username. your passwordIt was Calladrone that demanded Rompola give it to him so Calladrone could X-Ray it & a ton of people said Mitch would have done it if his buck was legit but Mitch & Calladrone couldn't stand each other. And Calladrone really hated Mitch who he blamed for getting his state record 193" typical buck removed from the state record book.Mitch Rompola. Forum Rules and Guidelines. Please Read Before Registering. THE WELCOME MAT. The Welcome Mat. THE CAMPFIRE. The Campfire. Politics. HUNTING. Youth Forum. Past Hunting Indiana Youth Hunts. 2013 Bob Skinner Memorial Youth Hunt. 2009 Youth Hunt. 2010 Youth Deer Hunt. 2011 Youth Deer Hunt.Mitch Rompola, the hunter who shot the buck has since become the stuff of hunting legend. At first it seemed like any other big deer story and many in the hunting world figured it was just a matter of time before Rompola's name replaced Milo Hanson's in the top spot for typical whitetails in Boone and Crockett's record books.IRENE M. ROMPOLA (nee CZERWINSKI) Age 91 of Munster, IN, of Wednesday, January 2, 2008. Retired from Simmons Co. Anthony & Dziadowicz Funeral Home. ... Share Obituary. Sign the Guest Book. Send ...This group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola and those of us hunters who either know Mitch personally, or know of his stature, hunting ethics, and credibility as well as his remarkable bowhunting skills,...This group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola and those of us hunters who either know Mitch personally, or know of his stature, ethics, and credibility as well as his remarkable bowhunting skills, etc....ABOUT THE ROMPOLA BUCK. Home. Forums. New posts Search forums. What's new. New posts New media New media comments New profile posts Latest activity. ... I think Mitch is just that far out there.Some big facts are he has killed 7 more book heads since then!One of them is a 4x5 that goes in the 190's and he gave the rack to the landowner because ...This group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola and those of us hunters who either know Mitch personally, or know of his stature, ethics, and credibility as well as his remarkable bowhunting skills, etc....Welcome! Log into your account. your username. your passwordOriginally reported with a Boone and Crockett score of 218 5/8″ and an outside spread of a whopping 38-inches, Mitch Rompola's 1993 archery buck would go on the scrutinized and ultimately, doubted by many. As if the image of the behemoth buck wasn't enough, it reportedly exceeded the famous Milo Hanson buck by 5-inches. ...Funerals are a time to celebrate the life of a loved one and create a lasting memory of them. Creating a meaningful memorial program for the funeral can be an important part of hon...When Hanson killed his world-record whitetail five years ago, the feat remained a rumor for a few weeks. In contrast, when Rompola told his story and provided a photograph to the Detroit Free Press on November 20, it also went on the Free Press’s Web site and immediately took on a boisterous life of its own.It is currently Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:19 pm; All times are UTC; AdvertisementThe Mitch Rompola controversy began on November 13, 1998 when Rompola allegedly released an arrow on the buck that would easily be the new world record, beating out the Milo Hanson world record buck. Rompola’s buck was reported to have scored 218 5/8”, five inches better than the Hanson buck that rang up to 213 5/8”. ...This group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola and those of us hunters who either know Mitch personally, or know of his stature, hunting ethics, and credibility as well as his remarkable bowhunting skills,...The news trickled out rather slowly, but it gained momentum quickly. A guy by the name of Mitch Rompola from Traverse City, Mich., allegedly shot a 12-point buck while bowhunting. The buck was no ordinary whitetail. Its rack allegedly scored 220-6/8 inches typical and would net 216-5/8 inches, making it the largest typical of all time — IF ...Mitch lived and breathed big whitetails, he was obsessed with them and "hunted" big bucks year around. He is, without question, a heck of a big buck slayer, but he "hunts" them 24/7, 365 days a year. Re: Michigan Hands- Mitch Rompola [ Re: Savell ] #6584141. 07/30/19 12:46 AM.Discuss deer hunting tactics, Deer behavior. Post your Hunting Stories, Pictures, and Questions/Answers.What is the latest news on the Rompola buck? There is a picture of a buck that looks like it in an ad for the Huntin Time Expo in Grand Rapids? Is the his...After 24 years, the score sheet for the antlers from a buck that Mitch Rompola from Traverse City, Mich. shot with bow and arrow in Grand Traverse County on Nov. 13, 1998 has been made public. At the time Rompola killed the buck with exceptionally wide, typical 12-point antlers they were the highest scoring on record for North America with a ...Aug 23, 2002. 0. Traverse City, Mich. hunter Mitch Rompola has signed a legal agreement stating he will no longer claim the whitetail buck he killed is a world record. In November of 1998, Rompola announced he had killed a buck of world-record proportions with a bow and arrow. Taken in Grand Traverse County, the deer field dressed at a whopping ...This group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola and those of us hunters who either know Mitch personally, or know of his stature, hunting ethics,as well as his remarkable bowhunting skills, etc. And those...Mitch Rompola Fan Club - FacebookThis group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola and those of us hunters who either know Mitch personally, or know of his stature, ethics, and credibility as well as his remarkable bowhunting skills, etc....Yea calderone had it out for Mitch after he brought calderones previous wildlife charges to light, resulting in calderones buck being removed as Michigan's #1 typical. Which in turn placed Mitch's buck at #1, that record stood for a long time even after the infamous "rompola buck". Groundsize, U of M Fan, Dish7 and 2 others.Search titles only By: Search Advanced search…It is currently Sat Feb 24, 2024 3:19 am; All times are UTC; AdvertisementBEAR CREEK TWP. — Laura J. Rompola, 87, of Bear Creek Township, died Feb. 16, 2019. Funeral service 12:30 p.m. Friday from the Yeosock Funeral Home, 40 S. Main St ...This group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola and those of us hunters who either know Mitch personally, or know of his stature, hunting ethics, and credibility as well as his remarkable bowhunting skills,...There is not one non-typical in the top 150 from there. In the all time scores in Grand Traverse, there are only four bucks scoring over 160, two of them from Rompola. And two that qualify for B/C, his 1985 buck and another that scored 174 5/8 killed in 1976 during firearm season.It is currently Wed Feb 28, 2024 11:17 am; All times are UTC; AdvertisementDec 2, 2020 · A guy by the name of Mitch Rompola from Traverse City, Mich., allegedly shot a 12-point buck while bowhunting. The buck was no ordinary whitetail. Its rack allegedly scored 220-6/8 inches typical and would net 216-5/8 inches, making it the largest typical of all time — IF entered and accepted in any of the record-keeping organizations.What is the latest news on the Rompola buck? There is a picture of a buck that looks like it in an ad for the Huntin Time Expo in Grand Rapids? Is the his...Mitchell L. Powell Obituary. The memory of Mitchell L. Powell of Paris, Illinois, who passed away on April 25, 2024 at the age of 64, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Mitchell L. Powell to pay them a last tribute.Anyway hopefully one day the truth comes out about that giant Rompola buck. I'm looking forward to scouting already after watching that 8 minute video I posted. All the new shows and marketing and crap doesn't do it for me at all. Watching that YouTube video of Mitch was great. Red neck real deer hunter. I don't think Rompola used acorn rageIt is currently Thu Nov 30, 2023 12:30 pm; All times are UTC; AdvertisementFind obituaries for people from across the Pensacola metro area, and join us in celebrating their lives and legacies. Photo Credit: Flickr Creative Commons / Rob Bixby. Remember Together.Interview from Denny Geurink with Mitch Rompola about his possible world record whitetail. Footage not seen since the late 90’s now surfaces with more angles...Feb 14, 2023 · The largest typical ever shot by a hunter just sold for over 1 million dollars.Milo Hansen shot the world record typical in November of 1993 while doing gun ...Dec 3, 2007 · The Milo Hanson’s cease and desist letter expired at the end of 2021 and at 12:01 Mitch Rompola has resurfaced and will enter his buck with B&C reclaiming the world record once again. Congratulations Michigan. The buck grossed 220 6/8” finally netting an impressive 216 5/8”.. It is currently Tue Apr 09, 2024 1:30 pm; Public group. 13.5K members. Join group. Ab Here is the 35mm photo that Mitch supposedly took of " The " deer a couple of weeks before he shot it. Published in Richard P. Smiths "Michigan Deer Tales", he also shows pictures of a number of other Rompola bucks. Smith is convinced that Mitch is the real deal.What is the latest news on the Rompola buck? There is a picture of a buck that looks like it in an ad for the Huntin Time Expo in Grand Rapids? Is the his... It is currently Thu Nov 30, 2023 3:10 pm; All ti This group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola and those of us hunters who either know Mitch personally, or know of his stature, ethics, and credibility as well as his remarkable bowhunting skills, etc....It is currently Wed Dec 06, 2023 11:01 am; All times are UTC; Advertisement This group is dedicated to Mitch Rompola...
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